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Le Mars fire and rescue reports 1,948 calls in 2024 and seeks county support for rural transfers
Summary
Fire Chief Pete reported 1,948 calls in 2024 (up 145 from 2023), including 415 transfers; the department estimates budgeted transfer revenue of roughly $650,000 and seeks county assistance to sustain extended rural coverage.
Fire Chief Pete presented the fire and rescue report to the council, saying the department responded to 1,948 calls in 2024, an increase of 145 calls from 2023. He told the council EMS runs, transfers and fires all increased.
Chief Pete reported 415 transfers in 2024; he said the city budgets roughly $650,000 for income from transfers. He also said the combined fire, EMS…
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